A reality check on nuclear fusion
Despite skepticism, research on nuclear fusion--long considered the ultimate in clean energy--quietly continues in labs around the world, including one at MIT. More

Sony shuffles its PlayStation honchos
Two longtime PlayStation execs retire, while Kazuo Hirai will become chairman of the unit. PlayStation Europe boss Andrew House will replace Hirai as group CEO and president. More

Sony's battery business under DOJ investigation
The company has revealed that the federal government started an antitrust probe into the competitive practices of the rechargeable-battery industry in May. Sony says it is cooperating with the Justice Department. More

How to look inside Google Plus without an inviteHow-to Sharon Vaknin
As usual, Google released its latest social tool, Google Plus, with limited invites during its "field test" period. But just because you can't sign up, doesn't mean you can't access the social network. Sharon Vaknin shows you how. More

Get started using TwitterVideo featuring Sharon Vaknin
Ready to join Twitter? Sharon Vaknin helps you learn the lingo and set up your profile, and she explains the Twitter culture. More

Ep. 850: Where Jill will do anything for love
Aunt Jill's been busy with her own podcast Jill On Money, but today she joins us on The 404 to answer your financial questions. Listen to this episode to find out what each of us did in our teenage years to make money, how kids today can make the most of their time, the best investment for an automobile, and the best way to handle your monthly credit card debt. Plus Jill helps us out with another Tang That Tune, now with a video and audio intro thanks to Patrick and Jamey! More

Samsung Dart(photos) Photos
The Samsung Dart is a decent entry-level phone for T-Mobile, but there are better options out there. More

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Boonsri Dickinson is a multimedia journalist who covers science, technology, and start-ups. She is a contributing editor at CBS SmartPlanet, and her work has appeared in Wired, New Scientist, Technology Review, and Discover magazine. E-mail Boonsri.
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